geography Flashcards
The study of the earth and how people live on it and use it.
geography
A high land form with steep sides , higher than a hill
mountain
A stream of water that flows across the land and empties into another body of water
river
a dry environment with few plants and animals
desert
A large area of nearby flat land
plain
A body of land nearby surrounded by water
peninsula
A large body of salt water; oceans cover much of Earth’s surface
ocean
An area of elevated flat land
plateau
A fertile area in a desert that is watered by a spring
oasis
A body of land completely surrounded by water
island
An area of low land between hills or mountains
valley
all the surroundings of a place including water, plants and animals
environment
a feature of earth’s surface, mountain, plains, plateaus…
land form
an area with common features that set it apart from other areas
region
the weather pattern an area has over a long period of time
climate
runs west and east and measures the distance north and south of the equator
latitude
height above sea level
altitude
rivers running though the ocean
ocean currents
show the land divided into different countries or areas. They can also show political boarders , capital cities and important cities
political map
shows the natural features of the earth.
physical maps
The way of life of a group of people.
Culture
